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re: We'll there it is. First removal of "Rebels" from Ole Miss

Posted on 6/18/20 at 8:14 am to
Posted by MedDawg
Member since Dec 2009
4475 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 8:14 am to
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There's absolutely no evidence that Ole Miss was adopted because the plantation owner's wife was called Ol' Missus. As you can see within the comments, the only people who make this claim are MSU fans who just try to make us look bad.


The school name adopted "because" the plantation's wife was called "Ole Miss"? Maybe, maybe not.

The origin of the term is correct. Ole Miss Professor Emeritus of History David Sansing wrote about it in his book 'The University of Mississippi: A Sesquicentennial History'. And he used "Ole Miss", not "Ole Missus". LINK

The yearbook name was adopted just 32 years after the end of the Civil War and the first volume was dedicated to the University Greys (Confederate regiment). Ole Miss was adopted as the school name two years later.
This post was edited on 6/18/20 at 8:29 am
Posted by Porky
Member since Aug 2008
19103 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 8:20 am to
Ole Miss needs to keep the name 'Rebels'.

Why? Because screw cultural Marxism. That's why.
Posted by PeeJayScammedGT
Kennesaw, GA
Member since Oct 2019
2148 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 10:11 am to
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Ole Miss needs to keep the name 'Rebels'.

Why? Because screw cultural Marxism. That's why.

Because?

You feel it is much better to honor an immoral rebellion against THE UNITED STATES, the greatest country in the history of our Planet, in favor of some ill fated, ill advised pursuit of what some dreamed as a future slave-ocracy

You want to go against the rising tide of equality & justice just for the sake of saying, "I'm on the other side"

What's happening in this Country over the last month isn't due to cabin fever from CV19 and folks just felt like congregating to socialize, folks are fed up and want to make significant changes in this world

There's a train barreling down the Tracks, step aside with your outdated BS or get run over

People are now a lot more serious about forming that "more perfect Union"!
Posted by Porky
Member since Aug 2008
19103 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 10:43 am to
You don't have a damn clue. You may convince some uneducated idiot but I KNOW what is the driving force behind this crap.

I despise Cultural Marxism and its ideology. And that is exactly what the entire 'cancel culture'/PC movement is about. Cultural Marxism is a cancer to ANY and ALL cultures. It needs to be stopped.

Educate yourself.

Read up on the 'Frankfurt School' and the 1966-67 Cultural Revolution in China. How did that turn out?

It's nothing new.
This post was edited on 6/18/20 at 11:11 am
Posted by PeeJayScammedGT
Kennesaw, GA
Member since Oct 2019
2148 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 10:59 am to
oops
This post was edited on 6/18/20 at 11:13 am
Posted by PeeJayScammedGT
Kennesaw, GA
Member since Oct 2019
2148 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:02 am to
oops
This post was edited on 6/18/20 at 11:14 am
Posted by PeeJayScammedGT
Kennesaw, GA
Member since Oct 2019
2148 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:03 am to
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Been saying for some time that if Ole Miss or Rebels is changed I also am done. 20+ yr season ticket holder. Didn't agree with previous decisions on Col. Reb, Dixie or From Dixie with Love but stayed the course. I simply can't abide the "I'm offended and it has to go culture

What's so wrong with The University of Mississippi?

What so wrong with another Mascot, say the Mudcats or the Red Wolves

Why ole miss and Why the rebels?
Posted by Porky
Member since Aug 2008
19103 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:13 am to
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Why ole miss and Why the rebels?

To piss you off.
Posted by PeeJayScammedGT
Kennesaw, GA
Member since Oct 2019
2148 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:25 am to
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To piss you off.

I don't give a shite so how's that working out for you?

Just because I reply doesn't mean I'm "invested" in the issue

I'll tell who you do piss off, the elite level Recruits, the level of player that has 15 offers from great Colleges and have "options"

Most of the elite Black Players eliminate your college based on where you are located, very few want to spend age 19 to 23 in fricking mississippi when they have options at colleges better than your shitty, ranked outside the Top200 university

Very simple calculus at play here, hold on to the past, keep your Team's Talent Level in the past
Posted by tigers1956
baton rouge
Member since Oct 2008
4830 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:39 am to
Dont they play the song by david bowie REBEL REBEL on the loudspeaker before the team runs out of the tunnel every football game....
Will the song be banned from campus...last time I went there for a game I saw rebel flags where the rv's were parked...
When was the last time that ole miss won a national championship I doubt most people outside of oxford will really care what they call themselves...black bear and land shark just sound stupid....too most people and alums it will always be ole miss rebels...
This post was edited on 6/18/20 at 11:46 am
Posted by Porky
Member since Aug 2008
19103 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:50 am to
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I'll tell who you do piss off, the elite level Recruits, the level of player that has 15 offers from great Colleges and have "options"

Perhaps some. But with all respect, I do think you may be surprised.
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Most of the elite Black Players eliminate your college based on where you are located, very few want to spend age 19 to 23 in fricking mississippi when they have options at colleges better than your shitty, ranked outside the Top200 university

Maybe so. But those reasons have nothing to do with eliminating a school because they have the name "Rebels". And if they do have a problem with it, they may find it more conducive to their needs to pick a school where they will be less likely to get their feelings hurt.
Posted by Saskwatch
Member since Feb 2016
16651 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:53 am to
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Ole Miss needs to keep the name 'Rebels'.


OM can keep the name Rebels

OM doesn't need to do shite to make some pig person happy
Posted by Porky
Member since Aug 2008
19103 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:59 am to
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OM can keep the name Rebels

OM doesn't need to do shite to make some pig person happy

Brutal

Piglet already happy.
This post was edited on 6/18/20 at 4:31 pm
Posted by arcalades
USA
Member since Feb 2014
19276 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 12:03 pm to
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but I can absolutely see Ole Miss converting to "Mississippi" in all regards.
I've lived in Alabama for many years and I've noticed many gumps have always referred to Ole Miss as Mississippi. It took me a long time to get used to. Doesn't seem to be many Auburn fans that do that.
Posted by Porky
Member since Aug 2008
19103 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 12:15 pm to
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I doubt most people outside of oxford will really care what they call themselves...black bear and land shark just sound stupid....too most people and alums it will always be ole miss rebels...


Ole Miss will always be the "Rebels" to me.
This post was edited on 6/18/20 at 4:34 pm
Posted by LouisianaJoseph
Denver
Member since Apr 2018
1392 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 12:22 pm to
So is it ok to bitch and whine about people bitching and whining? Does that cancel each other out and make you guys dedicated patriots or whiny old white men?
Posted by ManBearSharkReb
Member since Dec 2018
3812 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 12:23 pm to
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Most of the elite Black Players eliminate your college based on where you are located, very few want to spend age 19 to 23 in fricking mississippi when they have options at colleges better than your shitty, ranked outside the Top200 university Very simple calculus at play here, hold on to the past, keep your Team's Talent Level in the past


Ole Miss lands #5 class in the nation in 2016

Ole Miss land #8 class in America in 2013

Posted by PeeJayScammedGT
Kennesaw, GA
Member since Oct 2019
2148 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:46 pm to
Geezus you're an idiot

Ole Piss had to pay those players in those Recruiting classes, and those classes led to the NCAA delivering some sort of sanctions

In order for your shytty school to recruit at that level you have cheat much more than the normal cheating SEC Program
Posted by Irons Puppet
Birmingham
Member since Jun 2009
25901 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 5:01 pm to


College Football is the Mayor Pete of Sports
Posted by Floalareb
Member since Dec 2018
65 posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 6:26 pm to
There is nothing wrong with The University of Mississippi. There is nothing wrong with Mudcats or Red Wolves. I would question Red Wolves simply because I am not aware of any ever being in the state. There is nothing wrong with Ole Miss or Rebels in my opinion. I believe that if you are offended by those terms that are part of this University then you probably shouldn't attend the University or have anything to do with it.
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